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Connecticut Tribes Drop Lawsuit Against Interior Department, Forging New Relationship With DOI
The two Connecticut tribes – the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Indians – have, along with the state, dropped their lawsuit against the US Department of the Interior (DOI). The move comes less than a week after the two tribes finally received formal...
Perfect Bracket Remains in NCAA March Madness, Derek Stevens More Conservative in Betting This Year
The 2019 NCAA March Madness men's college basketball tournament has featured several upsets, but one person has been able to correctly predict each and every game so far to the Sweet 16. 40-year-old neuropsychologist Gregg Nigl has correctly picked each of the...
Conor McGregor Under Sexual Assault Investigation After Announcing Retirement
Former UFC star Conor McGregor is under investigation in his native Ireland on allegations of sexual assault, the New York Times reports. The media outlet says the 30-year-old – who announced his retirement from mixed martial arts yesterday – is being investigated...
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Cabinet Approves Integrated Casino Resort Regulations
The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has formally signed off on regulations that will govern the country's three forthcoming integrated casino resorts. Known as the Fourth Abe Cabinet, the 24-member group – which includes Abe himself – ratified the commercial...
McIlroy, Johnson Favored at WGC Match Play, Longshot Tony Romo Stars in Punta Cana
Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson are the favorites this week at the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club in Austin, Texas. The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas has Rory and DJ both at 10/1 to win the match...
Pennsylvania Satellite Casino Public Hearing in College Town Generates Large Turnout
A Pennsylvania satellite casino public hearing in the college town of Shippensburg generated a large turnout this week, with many residents attending to voice their opposition to state gaming regulators. Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment – the parent company to the Parx Casino...
Upstate New York Casinos Resorts World, Tioga Downs Reduce Number of Slots to Better Monetize Floors
Upstate New York casinos Resorts World Catskills and Tioga Downs have gained state approval to reduce their number of slot machines in an effort to better monetize their floors. The New York Gaming Commission signed off on the requests Monday to allow...
Atlantic City: Don’t Bet on New Jersey Expanding Land-Based Casinos Across Garden State
Atlantic City will retain its monopoly on land-based commercial casino gambling in New Jersey for the time being. Speaking with the Press of Atlantic City, New Jersey Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D) explains that the success of internet gambling and rollout of...
Las Vegas Strip Property Values Expected to Soar After Completion of Convention Center, Raiders Stadium
Las Vegas Strip property values are poised to surge in the coming years, as demand increases amid limited availability. That's according to several experts with vast economic experience working in Southern Nevada. The Economic Club of Las Vegas welcomed three experts with...
NCAA March Madness Favorites Perfect in Round of 32, Teams Go 16-0
The second round of March Madness saw the odds-on favorites run the table, as all 16 teams took care of business and advanced to the Sweet 16. That isn't to say there weren't some very close calls, none more notable than No....
